diethoxymethane

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diethoxymethane Structure
diethoxymethane structure
Common Name diethoxymethane
CAS Number 462-95-3 Molecular Weight 104.148
Density 0.8±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 89.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C5H12O2 Melting Point -66.5 °C
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point -5.6±0.0 °C
Symbol GHS02 GHS07
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Danger

Summary: Diethoxymethane, also known as 1,2-dimethoxyethane, has a CAS number of 462-95-3, with a molecular formula of C5H12O2 and a molecular weight of 104.148. It appears as a clear liquid with a melting point of -66.5°C and a boiling point of 89.0±0.0°C. It is used in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical industries, and also for synthesizing methoxyphenyl formaldehyde resin, fragrances, and as a solvent and for paint production. For research-use only, not for medical or clinical usage.


 Names

This table lists Chinese names, IUPAC names and various aliases of this chemical substance.

Name Diethoxymethane
Synonym More Synonyms

 Chemical & Physical Properties

This table shows physicochemical parameters including melting point, boiling point, density, solubility and optical rotation. Missing data is marked as N/A.

Density 0.8±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 89.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point -66.5 °C
Molecular Formula C5H12O2
Molecular Weight 104.148
Flash Point -5.6±0.0 °C
Exact Mass 104.083733
PSA 18.46000
LogP 0.80
Vapour density 3.6 (vs air)
Vapour Pressure 67.3±0.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.380
InChIKey KLKFAASOGCDTDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCOCOCC
Stability Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
Water Solubility 4.2 G/100 ML

 MSDS

This table provides MSDS information including hazard classification, first‑aid, fire‑fighting, spill handling, operation and storage instructions.

 Toxicological Information

This table summarizes toxicological test data, acute & chronic toxicity and ecological hazard parameters for this chemical.

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :
PA8500000
CHEMICAL NAME :
Methane, diethoxy-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
462-95-3
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1697253
LAST UPDATED :
199709
DATA ITEMS CITED :
3
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C5-H12-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
104.17
WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :
2O1O2

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :
LD50 - Lethal dose, 50 percent kill
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
SPECIES OBSERVED :
Rodent - rabbit
DOSE/DURATION :
2604 mg/kg
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value
REFERENCE :
PSEBAA Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. (Academic Press, Inc., 1 E. First St., Duluth, MN 55802) V.1- 1903/04- Volume(issue)/page/year: 29,730,1932 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOHS - National Occupational Hazard Survey (1974) NOHS Hazard Code - 84039 No. of Facilities: 5 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 2 No. of Employees: 20 (estimated)

 Safety Information

This table covers safety warnings, protective measures, incompatible substances and disposal guidelines for this compound.

Symbol GHS02 GHS07
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H225-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes F:Flammable;Xi:Irritant;
Risk Phrases R11;R36/37/38
Safety Phrases S16-S26-S36
RIDADR UN 2373 3/PG 2
WGK Germany 2
RTECS PA8500000
Packaging Group II
Hazard Class 3
HS Code 2909199090

 Synthetic Route

This table presents publicly reported synthetic routes, reaction conditions, reactants and product information of the compound.

 Customs

This table shows customs‑related data including HS‑code, tariff and regulatory conditions for import and export.

HS Code 2909199090
Summary 2909199090. other acyclic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0%

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More Articles

This table lists relevant public references with title, journal and publication metadata for this compound.

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A novel toxicogenomics-based approach to categorize (non-)genotoxic carcinogens.

Arch. Toxicol. 89 , 2413-27, (2015)

Alternative methods to detect non-genotoxic carcinogens are urgently needed, as this class of carcinogens goes undetected in the current testing strategy for carcinogenicity under REACH. A complicatin...

 diethoxymethaneBioassay

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This table contains target information, in‑vitro & in‑vivo assay data for this compound.

Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay
Source: 824
External Id: P53344
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with human liver microsomes
Source: 824
Target: tumor suppressor p53 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: P53MS233
Name: p53 small molecule agonists, cell-based qHTS assay with rat liver microsomes
Source: 824
Target: tumor suppressor p53 [Homo sapiens]
External Id: P53MS898
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 Synonyms

This table collects all English aliases, systematic names and CAS‑related synonyms of the compound.

Formaldehyde Diethyl Acetal
diethoxy methane
diethoxymethane
Methylene Glycol Diethyl Ether
EINECS 207-330-6
Formaldehyde, diethyl acetal
(Ethoxymethoxy)ethane
ethoxymethoxyethane
MFCD00009246
Diethylformal

 diethoxymethane | FAQ

This section contains frequently‑asked‑questions about this compound, including basic parameters, properties, storage conditions and corresponding answers.

Q: What is the boiling point of Diethoxymethane?
A: Boiling point of Diethoxymethane is 89.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg.
Q: What are the upstream materials of Diethoxymethane?
A: Related upstream materials(CAS) of Diethoxymethane: 50-00-0;64-17-5;122-51-0;536-74-3;105-57-7;109-87-5;75-09-2;542-88-1;141-52-6;201230-82-2.
Q: What is the CAS number of Diethoxymethane?
A: CAS number of Diethoxymethane is 462-95-3.
Q: What is the safety information for Diethoxymethane?
A: Safety information for Diethoxymethane: S16-S26-S36.
Q: What is the melting point of Diethoxymethane?
A: Melting point of Diethoxymethane is -66.5 °C.
Q: How is the water solubility of Diethoxymethane?
A: Water solubility of Diethoxymethane: 4.2 G/100 ML.
Q: What is the English name of Diethoxymethane?
A: The English name of Diethoxymethane is Diethoxymethane.
Q: What is the molecular formula of Diethoxymethane?
A: Molecular formula of Diethoxymethane is C5H12O2.
Q: What is the InChIKey of Diethoxymethane?
A: InChIKey of Diethoxymethane is KLKFAASOGCDTDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N.
Q: What is the SMILES notation of Diethoxymethane?
A: SMILES notation of Diethoxymethane is CCOCOCC.

 diethoxymethanefactory

This table lists manufacturers and suppliers of this compound, including vendor names and product supply reference information.

Shanghai Nianxing Industrial Co., Ltd
Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd.
Henan Tianfu Chemical Co., Ltd.
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